Highway College School
KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown
About Highway College School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Highway College School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Highway College School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Highway College School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Highway College School reported a total enrollment of 285 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Highway College School is situated in Pinetown, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Pinetown education district, specifically within the Westville circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ethekwini, under the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 18 Bishop Road, Pinetown, Newgermany, 3600. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9026, Pinetown, 3600.
Curriculum & Academics
Highway College School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Highway College School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Highway College School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
18 Bishop Road, Pinetown, Newgermany, 3600
Postal
Private Bag X9026, Pinetown, 3600
Phone
+27 31 701 2239Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500155178
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.